Feature Photo: View of the Mark Odom Studio. Image: Google Streets.

Posted: 2-8-2026

Austin (Travis County) — Cline, an architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture firm, has announced that Mark Odom Studio, the Austin-based architecture and interiors firm, will join forces with the North Carolina–based company.

This strategic expansion strengthens Cline’s operations in Raleigh and Charlotte and extends its services into one of the nation’s fastest-growing urban markets.

The move enables Cline to establish a physical footprint in Texas, leveraging Mark Odom Studio’s deep local roots and award-winning reputation, according to a news release. The release noted that the transaction brings the two complementary practices together under a single integrated platform, with client continuity at the forefront. The expanded expertise and resources will further strengthen Cline’s capabilities across residential, mixed-use, workplace, commercial, and renovation and reuse markets.

“Raleigh is Cline’s first home, and the Carolinas are at its foundation,” said Michael Mesnard, Cline CEO. “The acquisition of Mark Odom Studio, an inventive design voice with recognized work across residential, commercial, and mixed-use, will build and expand that foundation, pairing Texas market insight with Cline’s multi-disciplinary depth. Clients will experience the same trusted teams—now with greater creative range and delivery horsepower.”

Spanning 37 years, Cline has continued to increase its presence throughout the Carolinas with notable projects, most recent include Forge at Raleigh Iron Works, Charlotte’s Graham Street redevelopment, Seaboard Station, Ballantyne Towerview, Highland North Hills, and Hazel Southpark.

Mark Odom Studio, led by principals Mark Odom and Jed Duhon, is known for its architecture and interior projects across commercial, mixed-use, multifamily, residential, and adaptive reuse. The firm’s organic growth beyond Texas has been driven by partnerships with forward-thinking clients such as Jetzero, an aerospace company headquartered in Long Beach, CA, and expanding into Greensboro, NC, with the firm supporting office development across both markets.

Odom and Duhon will continue to lead day-to-day operations in Austin, Texas, supporting Cline’s expanded resources—including planning & urban design and brand design, while advancing broader capabilities and a shared commitment to design excellence.

“We are grateful to be aligned with Cline, as our cultures and values strongly complement one another. This is a natural next step, and our team is ready,” said Odom, founding principal, Mark Odom Studio. “We look forward to building a strong future together—one rooted in shared values, complementary strengths, and a commitment to thoughtful growth.”

Cline teams across Raleigh and Charlotte will guide day-one integration, ensuring existing project relationships remain intact while unlocking access to a broader, interdisciplinary bench spanning architecture, planning & urban design, landscape architecture, interior design, and brand design.

Edited from news release.

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